Christmas book Advent calendar

Christmas book Advent calendar

Although mine looks nothing like this fantastic display, I thought I would try this great idea!

Advent Calendar

 I got this great idea from babyccinokids.com 
It is an advent book calendar. I sourced out 24 children's Christmas related books over the last year, and wrapped them last night.  On Wednesday, December 1st, the boys will share opening one per day, and read the books to me, before bed time.

 They are really excited about reading the books.  The best thing is, it practices their oral reading skills, which is always important!

Snow Day

 School was canceled due to snow; horray!  We love snow days.  The public system was still in session; so glad we are in the Catholic system and they take snow seriously:  seriously for play and walks with Boris and sledding!

Bruno and the Birthday Party

 Here is Bruno at his friend, Luca's birthday party.  Not sure what to do; while the other kids are going crazy, Bruno does his awkward pose where he flexes his arms and stands there. 

 Sometimes I worry; but I know what it is:  shyness, and a bit of social awkwardness; he likes to be behind the scenes; he likes being with one friend. 

Bruno got my shyness and Chris's introversion.  And, most of all, both of our stubbornness.  A quiet, but powerful force is our Bruno!

 

Photos for our Christmas card....lots of photos and sitting time!  I think the camera was on too low a setting.

Leaves and raking

Bruno loves to rake the leaves; he wants to save money; he asked if his piggy bank could hold a million dollars.  I wish!

Brunch and a Play

Took the boys to see the Hallowe'en play "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".  It was lots of fun and got us into the spirit of Hallowe'en!

Hallowe'en Night!!!

This year, we packed up the house, turned out the lights, and went out as a family trick o treating in the neighbourhood!  It was fun to be together!

The boys were supposed to be ghouls, but they looked very stylish in jeans and sweaters and well, not too scary...

Hallowe'en on Kitchener Street

Carving Pumpkins

Chris carves pumpkins with Bruno....so much fun!  I was so happy; after carving pumpkins for so many years it is fun to have Dad help out!

Hallowe'en is here!

I made these fun treats for Bruno's class....it was lots of fun and he was very excited to share treats with his class...

Number 7

 

Max is on the volleyball team, and I think I am becoming crazy screaming mom at the sidelines.  We don't do a great deal of team sports, so I am not used to being the typical soccer mom, but my goodness, it comes out anyways.  Never a fan of volleyball when I was young, I am really loving watching Max at his games!!

They are so little, and so focused and having so much fun!

Boris loves the Volvo

My dear friend Magda and her family bought a Volvo that seats 7 people.  I have huge car envy as you can drive the kids and their friends, and of course, the poochie.  Boris was in heaven and he clearly would like one too!

Walkathon, Multicultural Dinner, Pet Blessings

We just finished one of the busiest weeks in the school year; there was the blessing of the pets, the St. Francis Feast day luncheon, cross country meet, Multicultural dinner, and Walkathon!!!  We are relaxing this weekend and taking a break from it all!

Cross Country Running

Here are the boys at the annual Cross Country Meet for all the Catholic schools; the boys compete against other schools in a running race.  The weather was perfect, and it was lots of fun to see all the other schools. 

 Santiago and Max and Bruno...friends!!!